Medvedev will now face Rafael Nadal on court in Mexico, with the two set to meet for the first time since their epic Australian Open final last month.
Nadal overcame the world No 39 Tommy Paul 6-0 7-6 (7-5) to extend his winning streak to 13 matches at the start of 2022 – the best start he’s made to a new season during his career.
“Everybody knows how difficult it is to play against Daniil,” Nadal noted. “I know I have to play at my highest level if I want to have any chance, and that’s what I’m going to try. I have to play my game.”
Following a loss alongside his doubled partner Marcelo Melo, Zverev struck the chair of umpire Alessandro Germani four times, narrowly missing his leg on one occasion, and was also heard shouting expletives towards the official.
He has now has been fined $40,000 dollars, forfeited more than $30,000 in prize money and lost all of his rankings points from the event.